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New water management and soil moisture monitoring tools show what’s happening below the soil in the root zone, allowing farmers to compare performance between tiled and non-tiled fields.
Crops, News

Satellites and drainage a good partnership

Farmers Edge and NextGen Drainage Solutions team up to advance tile drainage tech

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One of the most common questions farmers ask about tile drainage is, “Will it work in our area?” As probably one of the most expensive investments a farmer will make, next to purchasing land, it’s understandable that farmers want to make sure tile drainage will work and give them some tangible benefits before they take […] Read more
Crops, News, Weather

Crop growth in Sask. delayed, insects, elements inflict crop damage

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending June 10

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Many areas of the province that are in need of rain did not receive any this past week. However, localized rain helped to relieve dry topsoil moisture conditions in the northwest and southeast. The moisture will help with crop germination and growth while encouraging hay land and pasture growth. Across the province, seeding operations are […] Read more
And sow it begins… It is a pretty quiet and barren landscape as Justin Krieger, market development representative with Bayer/Monsanto, based in Saskatoon works on seeding plots at the Ag in Motion farm show site in mid-May. He and summer assistants will be seeding peas, wheat, barley, corn, canola and soybeans to demonstrate not only crop diversity but the performance of crop protection products. By the time the show opens on July 16, hopefully the plots will showcase robust crops for the more than 30,000 show attendees expected.
Features, News

Ag in Motion ramps up for its fifth show

Popular outdoor farm show runs from July 16 to 18, northwest of Saskatoon

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It’s hard to believe it possible to pack more iron and information onto 320 acres of good Saskatchewan farmland, but that’s what organizers of the 2019 Ag in Motion (AIM) farm show are promising as they gear up for the fifth annual show that will be rolling July 16 to 19, just northwest of Saskatoon. […] Read more
Features, News

Learning continues at Farm Forum

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While there will be plenty to see and learn at the Ag in Motion farm show, organizers hope it doesn’t end there, as learning will continue at the Farm Forum conference in Saskatoon in early December. The two events, organized by Glacier FarmMedia have a symbiotic relationship this year, says Rob O’Connor, AIM show manager. […] Read more
Crops, News, Weather

Seeding in Sask. 99 per cent complete, topsoil moisture continues to decline

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending June 3

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Seeding operations are mostly complete across the province, but there are a few fields still being seeded for green feed and silage.  All six crop districts in the province are reporting that 99 per cent of the crop is in the ground. Compared to 92 per cent last week and the five-year average (2014-18) of […] Read more
The production and inventory information required for AgriStability should be tracked regardless of your enrolment in the program.
Features, News

AgriStability enrolment deadline extended

One more chance to sign up, as farm program deadline extended to July 2, 2019

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May 1, when most producers were in the field or preparing to get there, the federal government announced the 2019 AgriStability program year enrolment deadline would be extended to July 2, 2019. The extension was in response to the canola dispute with China and gives producers a second opportunity to review their financial risk management […] Read more
About 160 people attended a demonstration day at the University of Arizona at Maricopa in March.
Machinery, News

DOT spends the winter in Arizona

Autonomous platform moves from R&D to commercial sales

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Continuous field testing of prototype machinery can be a challenge for Canadian ag equipment manufacturers, because our long winters limit access to fields. A good option is to head to southern portions of the U.S. where milder climates make year-round testing possible. Only that way can engineers rack up the maximum number of hours on […] Read more
Even though creating and implementing a visitor orientation takes a bit of work, it’s well worth the effort in order to protect the well-being of every person who visits your farm.
News, Wheat & Chaff

Build safety for your on-farm visitors

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On farms across the country, there’s no shortage of visitors coming and going throughout the year. Visiting a farm isn’t without risk. Any time people are in a situation where they could be in contact with animals, farm equipment, or other hazards like water, there is potential for injury. While many farm operations are accustomed […] Read more
Crops, News, Weather

Seeding in Sask. nearly wrapped up, low moisture levels seen in hayland, pastures

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending May 27

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Seeding of the 2019 crop is nearing completion, with the majority of the crop being planted this month. Ninety-two per cent of the crop is now seeded, up from 73 per cent last week and well ahead of the five-year average (2014-2018) of 83 per cent for this time of year. The southwest region is […] Read more
Crops, News, Weather

Seeding progress advances to 73 per cent complete

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending May 20

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Seeding progress is quickly advancing across the province, thanks to very few disruptions in the weather and relatively good seeding conditions. Seventy-three per cent of the crop is now seeded, up from 38 per cent last week and well ahead of the five-year average (2014-2018) of 59 per cent for this time of year. Crops […] Read more

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